French · Family & People
pere
father
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A male parent of a child.
Example
Mon pere travaille en ville.
My father works in the city.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'pater,' 'père' has retained its meaning through linguistic evolution in Old French into Modern French.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both formal and informal settings, 'père' is recognized throughout French-speaking regions and can refer to both biological fathers and paternal figures.
Literary Heritage
Appears prominently in literary works such as 'Le Père Goriot' by Honoré de Balzac, where fatherhood is a key theme.